Episode
Jon Talks Racial Injustice & Inflation
1:27:48
Published: Thu Feb 17 2022
Description
We’re doubling up the content—and the problems. Jon talks with Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, about racial injustice in America today. But first, alongside staff writers Henrik and Kasaun, Jon welcomes inflation expert Lindsay Owens, executive director of the Groundwork Collaborative, to discuss greedy CEOs jacking up prices. CREDITSHosted by: Jon StewartFeaturing, in order of appearance: Kasaun Wilson, Henrik Blix, Lindsay Owens, Bryan Stevenson, Maria RandazzoExecutive Produced by Jon Stewart, Brinda Adhikari, James Dixon, Chris McShane, and Richard Plepler.Lead Producer: Sophie EricksonProducers: Caity Gray, Robby SlowikAssoc. Producer: Andrea BetanzosSound Designer & Audio Engineer: Miguel CarrascalSenior Digital Producer: Kwame OpamDigital Coordinator: Norma HernandezSupervising Producer: Lorrie BaranekHead Writer: Kris AcimovicElements: Kenneth Hull, Daniella PhilipsonTalent: Brittany Mehmedovic, Haley DenzakResearch: Susan Helvenston, Andy Crystal, Anne Bennett, Deniz Çam, Harjyot Ron SinghTheme Music by: Gary Clark Jr.The Problem with Jon Stewart podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Busboy Productions.https://apple.co/-JonStewart
Chapters
Lindsay Owens discusses the current inflation situation and provides insights into the causes and potential impact on the economy.
00:00 - 02:47 (02:47)
Summary
Lindsay Owens discusses the current inflation situation and provides insights into the causes and potential impact on the economy.
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PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
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The podcast has a name of a celebrity they know.
EpisodeJon Talks Racial Injustice & Inflation
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The speaker discusses the issue of price gouging and how companies use inflation as an excuse for increasing prices.
04:37 - 12:04 (07:26)
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The speaker discusses the issue of price gouging and how companies use inflation as an excuse for increasing prices. They also talk about laws against price gouging and other tools that can be used to prevent it.
EpisodeJon Talks Racial Injustice & Inflation
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
There is a panic about inflation in the US, with many news outlets reporting on it and using it to criticize President Biden.
12:04 - 18:32 (06:27)
Summary
There is a panic about inflation in the US, with many news outlets reporting on it and using it to criticize President Biden. While inflation is a real issue, there may be a vested interest in weaponizing it for political gain.
EpisodeJon Talks Racial Injustice & Inflation
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The speaker argues that power should be taken into account in antitrust efforts and macroeconomics for a predictive and effective science, and likens the current economic climate to the TV show The Sopranos.
18:32 - 27:23 (08:51)
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The speaker argues that power should be taken into account in antitrust efforts and macroeconomics for a predictive and effective science, and likens the current economic climate to the TV show The Sopranos.
EpisodeJon Talks Racial Injustice & Inflation
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Bryan Stevenson discusses how the law has been a tool for advocating for civil rights for marginalized and disfavored communities, reflecting on his own experiences working towards justice in the United States.
27:23 - 32:34 (05:10)
Summary
Bryan Stevenson discusses how the law has been a tool for advocating for civil rights for marginalized and disfavored communities, reflecting on his own experiences working towards justice in the United States.
EpisodeJon Talks Racial Injustice & Inflation
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The podcast host and guest discuss the different levels of pushback against racial equality, ranging from the extreme tiki torch rallies to the more subtle "but" comments that deflect from acknowledging systemic racism.
32:34 - 43:18 (10:43)
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The podcast host and guest discuss the different levels of pushback against racial equality, ranging from the extreme tiki torch rallies to the more subtle "but" comments that deflect from acknowledging systemic racism.
EpisodeJon Talks Racial Injustice & Inflation
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
This episode discusses the biased portrayal of black people responsible for the condition of poverty and incarceration, anti-literacy laws that prevented black people from learning to read, and how black literate people were manipulated during voting periods.
43:18 - 50:02 (06:44)
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This episode discusses the biased portrayal of black people responsible for the condition of poverty and incarceration, anti-literacy laws that prevented black people from learning to read, and how black literate people were manipulated during voting periods.
EpisodeJon Talks Racial Injustice & Inflation
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Discussing how systems of oppression have compounded over time and still exist in modern society, and the difficulty in acknowledging one’s own participation in a corrupt and unjust system.
50:02 - 55:34 (05:31)
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Discussing how systems of oppression have compounded over time and still exist in modern society, and the difficulty in acknowledging one’s own participation in a corrupt and unjust system.
EpisodeJon Talks Racial Injustice & Inflation
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Upholding systemic inequality and injustice makes individuals complicit in creating a society with injustice and inequality.
55:34 - 1:03:50 (08:16)
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Upholding systemic inequality and injustice makes individuals complicit in creating a society with injustice and inequality. Despite economic circumstances, fixing this is in everyone's best interest and requires learning how to apologize when mistakes are made.
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PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The desire to feel right and just is a common human trait, even among those who may be doing things that others fundamentally oppose.
1:03:50 - 1:09:07 (05:16)
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The desire to feel right and just is a common human trait, even among those who may be doing things that others fundamentally oppose. A story is shared about a moment of empathy and connection across political lines.
EpisodeJon Talks Racial Injustice & Inflation
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Civil rights lawyer, Bryan Stevenson advocates for an era of truth-telling, truth and justice, truth and repair, truth and reconciliation, and truth and restoration as an opportunity to rise up and advance equality.
1:09:07 - 1:19:19 (10:11)
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Civil rights lawyer, Bryan Stevenson advocates for an era of truth-telling, truth and justice, truth and repair, truth and reconciliation, and truth and restoration as an opportunity to rise up and advance equality.
EpisodeJon Talks Racial Injustice & Inflation
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The speakers discuss the importance of engaging with people who have different points of view and the benefits of a world where people are judged based on their personality, talents, and characteristics instead of other factors.
1:19:19 - 1:23:17 (03:58)
Summary
The speakers discuss the importance of engaging with people who have different points of view and the benefits of a world where people are judged based on their personality, talents, and characteristics instead of other factors.
EpisodeJon Talks Racial Injustice & Inflation
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
This transcript snippet highlights how social media allows individuals to share a wide range of content, from personal moments to infographics and more.
1:23:17 - 1:26:53 (03:36)
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This transcript snippet highlights how social media allows individuals to share a wide range of content, from personal moments to infographics and more.
EpisodeJon Talks Racial Injustice & Inflation
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart promotes Apple TV Plus show and mentions their website, robin.com, while wrapping up the podcast.
1:26:53 - 1:27:32 (00:39)
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Jon Stewart promotes Apple TV Plus show and mentions their website, robin.com, while wrapping up the podcast.